Thank you for joining this season's VIRC Junior Program!

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Forms Needed to Complete Your Registration.

If we do not have copies of the following forms on file for your rower, please download and print each of the forms, sign them, photograph them, and upload them on our website at www.VashonCrew.com/forms

VIRC Waiver
Health History Form
Float Test Form – signed by a lifeguard
Code of Conduct acknowledgment
A photo of the rower's insurance card
USRowing membership
SafeSport training

Clothing & Other Gear for On-the-Water Sessions

Tight-fitting shorts and a high-visibility shirt, both preferably quick-dry
Windbreaker or second shirt (long-sleeved; high-viz)
Socks – 1 pair to wear in the boat (they will get wet) and one pair to wear with tennis shoes
Tennis shoes for dry-land workouts on windy days
Water shoes for launching the boat from the beach (Crocs or sandals; flip-flops not recommended)
Baseball-style hat (high-viz preferred)
Sunscreen
Water bottle (put your name on it)
Snack (optional)

Important Dates

Preseason: Youth Team and Family Meeting - Tuesday, September 5th @ 6:00 pm at the ITC
*This meeting is required for all participants and families; a Zoom link will be provided for those who are off-island or unable to attend in person.

FALL Weekly Schedule

Dates: Sept. 3rd - Nov. 5th
Picture Day is 5th. Please plan on attending for Team Photos.

Daily Practices (Tues.-Fri.) 3:00 PM — 5:45 PM Saturdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Registration for Fall 2024 Cutoff Date: October 1, 2024

Fall Regatta Schedule

Oct. 6 Tail of the Lake Regatta (Seattle)

Oct. 13 American Lake Fall Classic (Tacoma)

Nov. 3 Head of the Lake Regatta (Seattle)

We also hope to send one or more VIRC Junior crews to the Head of the Charles in Boston, Oct. 18-20, which will be an additional expense for those rowers.

Program Overview

Fall Season is dedicated to providing our athletes with a competitive and fun long-distance racing experience. We train 5-6 days a week, with several local racing opportunities throughout the season. Fall Season is head race season and the team focuses on growing as rowers and teammates while building their rowing skills in preparation for Winter and Spring.

Novice rowers will begin the season by training separately from experienced rowers but will have opportunities to row up in mixed squad lineups as they progress.

Youth interested in coxing should reach out to Delany Steele at director@vashoncrew.com.

Brand new rowers (youth in middle or high school ages 13-19 with no rowing experience) are welcome to sign up before October 1, 2024.

Our goal for all rowers, new and experienced, is to grow as rowers, as teammates, and as people.

Fall Season is head race season – longer courses, lots of teaming, and lots of fun.

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach is Ben Steele

Assistant Coach: Aidan Teachout

Novice Coach: Delany Steele

The registration fee includes:

Coached practices Tuesday through Saturday

Equipment (team uniforms and long sleeves are provided to all rowers by the Club)

Regatta entry fees

Regatta meals (where necessary for Regattas).

Please note: travel fees (ferry, transportation/carpooling to and from regattas) are not included in the registration.

Locations

VIRC Indoor Training Center 10030 SW 210th St, Vashon, WA 98070
Jensen Pt. Boathouse: 8900 SW Harbor View Drive, Vashon, WA 98070 (click for live map)

Fall 2024 Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Ben Steele (ben.steele@vashoncrew.com)
Novice Coach: Delany Steele (director@vashoncrew.com)
Assistant Coach: Aidan Teachout & Baker Van Buren

2024 Youth Fall

2024 VIRC Youth Fall Program